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Kayd Family History

Kayd Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kay, Kaya, Kayl, Kaye, Kays, Kang, May, Hay, Bard, Kaba

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Where is the Kayd family from?

You can see how Kayd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayd families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kayd family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kayd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kayd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Kayd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kayd. For the veterans among your Kayd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Kayd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kayd in 1968 was 77, and 56 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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